Leadership 100 installed Argyris “RJ” Vassiliou of Stamford, Connecticut, a business executive and engineer, as Chairman, at the Grand Banquet of its 27th Annual Conference on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami in Key Biscayne, Florida. George S. Tsandikos, outgoing Chairman, passed the Torch of Leadership to Vassiliou, thanking Leadership 100 members for their support during his tenure. read more

Archbishop Demetrios bestows Medal of St. Paul upon Julie and Nick Sakellariadis.

His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios bestowed the Medal of St. Paul, the highest honor given by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, upon Julie and Nick Sakellariadis, who for more than three decades have quietly and effectively offered support to the Archdiocese along with Annunciation Church in New York City and many other Orthodox institutions. They are both longtime members of Leadership 100. read more

Dr. and Mrs. P. Roy Vagelos Donate $250 Million to Columbia Medical School to End Student Debt

Dr. P. Roy Vagelos and his wife, Diana. (Photo by Costas Bej)

Dr. P. Roy Vagelos, 88, the former chairman of Merck & Co., and his wife, Diana, are donating $250 million to the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, one of the top medical schools, to underwrite financial aid. They are both members of Leadership 100.

With the gift, the medical school will be officially renamed the Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, according to the President of Columbia, Lee C. Bollinger.read more

Helen And Lous Nicozisis Honored At OCMC Gala

OCMC Board President, John Colis (left), OCMC Executive Director, Fr. Martin Ritsi (right), OCMC Board Member and Event Chair, Athena Economou (center right) with Lou and Helen Nicozisis at the first inaugural OCMC Celebration Gala in Boca Raton, Florida, where the Nicozisis family was recognized for their tremendous support of Orthodox missions. Photo courtesy of Diane Parsons Photography.

The Orthodox Christian Mission Center Celebration Gala took place this past weekend, February 10, 2018, in Boca Raton, FL, at the Marriott at Boca Center. There were nearly 300 guests in attendance to honor Helen and Louis Nicozisis, members of Annunciation Church in Lancaster, PA, St. Mark Church in Boca Raton, FL, and St. Catherine Church in West Palm Beach, FL. Helen and Louis were honored for their lifetime of dedication to Orthodox Missions and the OCMC. read more

Nikitas And Marika Drakotos Honored By Ronald McDonald House New York Greek Division

Nikitas and Marika Drakotos, co-founders and associates of M & N Management Corp and members of Leadership 100 were honored by the Greek Division of Ronald McDonald House New York at the 22nd Annual Christmas Celebration at The New York Athletic Club in Manhattan on Tuesday, December 12.

The couple were main supporters of the Greek Division in its early days. Michael N. Bapis, Chairman of the Greek Division noted that Marika was a good friend of the late Niki Sideris, Founder and first Chairman of the Greek Division, and she had hosted a celebration at her home when the foundations were laid for its creation almost 40 years ago. read more

Hellenic Medical Society Honors Dr. George Kofinas

Dr. George Kofinas, right, with Distinguished Physician Award and other honorees. Photo by Costas Bej

The Hellenic Medical Society of New York honored Dr. George D. Kofinas, Director of the Fertility Institute at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital with the Distinguished Physician Award at their 81st Annual Scholarship Gala on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the JW Marriott Essex House in New York City. Both Dr. George Kofinas and his wife, Dr. Miranda Kofinas, are members of Leadership 100.read more

AHEPA’s James Plevritis-Joseph C. Keane Evzone Chapter of New Rochelle, New York honored Dr. Nicholas Romas as the chapter’s Man of the Year with its Lifetime Achievement Award at its 15th Annual Initiation and Luncheon at the Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York on December 2, 2017. The award highlighted Dr. Romas’ dedication to his profession, service to humanity and guidance and care for his fellow AHEPANS. Dr. Romas is a longtime member of Leadership 100.read more